AL MAHA, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa, retains its position as the prime hotel in Dubai according to Tripadvisor, and the many reasons for this on-going success will be showcased to the global hospitality industry at World Travel Market (WTM).
The resort’s reputation for being exclusive and yet, accessible but with a high sense of privacy factored in has always given it extra edge. Now, with the introduction of day packages and the opening of Al Diwaan, Al Maha’s stunning signature restaurant, to non-residential guests, a new and attractive dimension has been added. Guests can now fine dine in a highly sophisticated indoor ambience or go alfresco on the veranda while taking in the incredible taking in the vista of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR).
The afternoon tea option at Al Diwaan is not-to-be-missed and the continuously changing live kitchen concept has also enjoyed a tremendously positive response since it was introduced earlier this year.
For those who want more than just the dining experience, the resort’s day packages have proven hugely popular and are designed with the discerning guest in mind, underscoring the exquisite attention to detail that sets Al Maha apart from other getaways. The return to nature and the harmony with the flora and fauna that Al Maha’s activities package promotes creates a very rare experience, while the hotel’s stunning spa facilities can be enjoyed with the Spa Package, designed to allow guests to indulge and revitalize mind, body and soul.
“Visitors to the resort can now enjoy the matchless hospitality and dining experience, privacy, natural beauty and absolute comfort of Al Maha without having to spend the night,” according to Arne Silvis, general manager, Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa, when describing these convenient day packages.
As the weather cools down, activities at the resort are likely to get more popular with both day visitors and regular guests. Taking this into account, the field guides have added the Gahf forest excursion to the list of activities available at the resort. There are only a few clusters of this national tree of the UAE and this “protected species” flourishes in the far corner of the reserve. Guests can now go on informative walks amongst these old giants, listening to the field guides as they tell stories ranging from the medicinal value of the tree to how it came to be recognised as a provider of life and shelter for the desert nomads.
This activity can also be incorporated if one chooses the resort for corporate activity. From team-building to small conferences and corporate retreats, the resort offers a completely different off-site experience, which could include a dune dinner or participation in exciting desert activities such as falconry, archery and even a desert safari. Specific activities, lunches and dinners can all be tailor-made depending on the requirements of the company.